Garda Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004

Wednesday, 3 November 2004

Ceisteanna (51)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

107 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date on whether to establish an inquiry into events surrounding the murder of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 7 in March 1997 and a subsequent Garda investigation, as sought by relatives of one of the murdered persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27272/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I sought and have received advice from the Attorney General regarding requests which were made to establish a public inquiry into this matter. Following consideration of the matter, I am not at present satisfied that a public inquiry is required and I have been in direct contact with families and solicitors involved in this matter informing them of the current situation.